Nobody likes those old junkers.
There are some misconceptions about those two Colt Models.
The Model 1877 DA was available in only three calibers. The .38 Colt model was known as the "Lightning" in many variations and finishes. The next was the .41 Colt known as the "Thunderer" and it too came in many variations and finishes. AND the rarity of the 1877's is the one in .32 Colt known as the "Rainmaker". Rarely seen and even more rarely offered for sale. Expect to spend in the thousands for a "Rainmaker"! The Model 1877 went out of production in 1909.
The Model 1878 was a whole different ballgame. The big brother to the 1877, was a far more robust revolver. It was offered in several calibers and many variations and finishes. The 78 was successful and widely used but at that time it had a lot of competition from other manufacturers of double action revolvers.
I hope this helps.
It's in Fredericksburg, a few hours away from me. It's definitely closer to me than it is to you.
The Schofields are fun shooters and it's really fun breaking open the action and throwing spent brass everywhere.
I'm not as big of a fan of those shorter barrel Remingtons, mainly due to the look but I wouldn't kick 'em out of bed for eating crackers either.
You’re right. Folks love ‘em.Nobody likes those old junkers.